Status: Officially unsupported, largely non-functional
Playing NieR: Automata on Windows 7 is absolutely possible, but it is not a "plug-and-play" experience. By purchasing the game legally and installing the necessary community patches, you can experience 2B’s journey through a dystopian world without upgrading your OS. nier download for windows 7
Steam is the most popular platform for NieR: Automata. | Component | Nier: Automata (Official) | Nier:
| Component | Nier: Automata (Official) | Nier: Replicant (Official) | Windows 7 Compatibility | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 8.1 / 10 | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Automata: Partial (via workarounds) Replicant: No | | DirectX | DX 11 | DX 11 | Supported on Win7 (DX11 is native) | | Shader Model | 5.0 | 5.1 | Supported | | CPU | Intel i3 2100 or AMD A8-6500 | Intel i5-4590 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X | OK if 64-bit | | DRM/Launcher | Steam / Microsoft Store | Steam | Steam still runs on Win7 (until Jan 2024 announcement) | Status: Officially unsupported
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